Hello Marrakech, goodbye Africa

Posted on January 14th, 2010 in Africa,Morocco by robjkentjr

This is actually the second time we were in Marrakech, the first being after we came out of the mountains, but I felt it was the perfect post to end our extraordinary journey.  Spending four days here it was nice to finally be back in a major city with all its cosmopolitan energy.
The buzz, glow and smoke from the Djemaa el-Fna square food stands.
Lost in the maze of alleyways beyond the square it is easy to find just the color plate you need.
The famous snake charmers of Marrakech.  When taking pictures here we are repeatedly asked for tips but this guy wanted $50.  I will give you one guess what my blunt two-word reply was.
I must have spent at least five minutes watching this poor old man trying to close the door.  I half expected him to brace his foot against the wall.
The elaborate entryway at the Musée de Marrakech.
Saying our goodbyes to David, Peta and Priscilla.  That huge map almost fits our entire journey on it.
Here is Priscilla being loaded into her container to be shipped from the UK back to South Africa.
This will be the last post for Africa but you still have a whole year’s worth of pictures to look forward to.  Some of those highlights will be Baltic Europe, California, Fiji, New Zealand and of course Australia.

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  1. Mary Little Gibbs said,

    on August 29th, 2010 at 19:36

    Ed (Rotary. Clean Water. Honduras) just sent me your last Africa posting. I have so enjoyed all of them and can’t wait to buy the huge coffee table book of your fantastic photographs. Thank you for sharing your amazing journey.

  2. Sam said,

    on August 29th, 2010 at 19:38

    Hey Rob,
    Your Africa posts over the last two years have been truly phenomenal and enjoyable to read. Your captions have been thoughtful and very appropriate for capturing the subject and also your perspective of it. So, it has been every bit the personal journey as it has been a documentary.
    Can't wait for your next launch !
    Thank you for keeping me on the train, even though I haven't bought a ticket.
    I hope this note finds you both well and full of hope for the new year.
    Best regards,

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